Flying from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport (FEZ): What you need to know
Fes is two hours behind Istanbul. Fez Sais Airport is located in Fes, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to FEZ, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to FEZ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IST and FEZ include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and FEZ are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to FEZ flight:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Fez Sais Airport (FEZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to FEZ if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Fez Sais Airport (FEZ) to central Fes
Central Fes is around 14 kilometres from Fez Sais Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport (FEZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport is R 1,082. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to FEZ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to FEZ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport (FEZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport (FEZ). Plan your visit to Fes in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to FEZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Fes, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fes
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Fez Sais Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fes:
Your visit to Fes wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.
Explore more of Morocco
Fes has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Morocco waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres west of Fes, a trip to Casablanca will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Rabat is another sought-after destination in Morocco and is around 177 kilometres west of Fes. No trip is complete without dropping by Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
